Most Effective Way of Planting Trees to Reduce Heat
A case study for the Rivierenwijk in Utrecht on the 8th of August 2020, using the Tygron Geodesign Platform
Introduction Heat Stress
Heat stress can cause a wide range of problems, such as an increase in energy consumption and a decrease of water quality. But also health related illnesses and an increase in mortality can be the result of heat stress (EPA, 2019). The different effects of heat stress are shown below. Click on the icons to get more information (in Dutch).
Mindmap, the effects of heat stress in cities (HvA, 2019)
Results
The results from the Tygron DPRA Heat Module were visualized in ArcGIS Pro.
The PET for the current situation and one with trees planted in rows on the 8th of August 2020, 14:00
The PET for the current situation and one with trees planted in groups on the 8th of August 2020, 14:00
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